Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Vanilya D’Éden

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,657 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilya D’Éden

Pastor Fragrances

4.2921 votes

Rank #32,738 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vanilya D’Éden
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Obsidian3/4

Vanilya D’Éden1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilya D’Éden

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Vanilya D’ÉdenPastor Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 54%Had 17%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

62%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value79

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart

GingerCardamomGeraniumTurkish Rose

Base

VanillaBenzoinSandalwoodAmberCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring87

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men15

Unisex70

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,738

PerfumerEdgar Pastor

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilya D’ÉdenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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Vanilya D’Éden opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, cut by crisp black currant and pink pepper. The citrus top clears quickly, revealing a spicy core of ginger, cardamom, geranium, and Turkish rose. That warm spice anchors the fragrance as it settles into a deep base of vanilla, benzoin, sandalwoo…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Obsidian or Vanilya D’Éden?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Vanilya D’Éden is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vanilya D’Éden for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Vanilya D’Éden?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Vanilya D’Éden 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Vanilya D’Éden?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Vanilya D’Éden 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Vanilya D’Éden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper.

Is Obsidian or Vanilya D’Éden better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Vanilya D’Éden suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Vanilya D’Éden?

Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk. Vanilya D’Éden has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Geranium and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Amber.